New York Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does New York require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does New York require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does New York require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does New York issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does New York have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does New York support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does New York have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does New York uphold a peaceable journey?
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  A:

  New York's peaceable journey law can vary with the local government. It is advised that when traveling through New York you keep a copy of the peaceable journey law on you in case you are questioned by police. The normal regulation that firearms be unloaded, in locked containers that are not accessible to the driver are very strict in New York.

• +Q: Does New York have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does New York have?

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